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Dead by Daylight delays its existing update plans for a 'substantial quality of life initiative', which includes adding a surrender mode and cracking down on 'extreme hiding'
AppWizard
February 18, 2025

Dead by Daylight delays its existing update plans for a ‘substantial quality of life initiative’, which includes adding a surrender mode and cracking down on ‘extreme hiding’

Behaviour Interactive has announced a pause on several upcoming features for Dead by Daylight to focus on a 'substantial quality of life initiative' that will extend throughout 2025. The studio is delaying character updates, limited-time events, and event modifiers to address longstanding player concerns. This decision reflects a trend in the gaming industry to prioritize player experience over new content. Issues such as bot problems and unsportsmanlike conduct are among the challenges being addressed. The game's current rating on Steam is "Mixed."
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is a PC killer — in the best way
AppWizard
December 9, 2024

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is a PC killer — in the best way

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is developed by MachineGames using a modified version of the id Tech 7 engine, known as Motor, which provides impressive visuals and performance despite minor issues typical of modern PC releases. The game is noted for its smooth performance, with minimal stuttering and slight frame time spikes during auto-saves, attributed to id Tech 7's architecture that distributes tasks across multiple cores and uses Vulkan for enhanced performance. However, during cutscenes, the game locks at 60 frames per second, potentially leading to sluggish animations when the CPU is heavily taxed. Players using 8GB graphics cards, such as the RTX 4060 Ti, may experience performance challenges due to VRAM limitations, particularly in larger game areas. MachineGames has released a patch to improve performance for these users and suggests adjusting texture and shadow settings to enhance the experience. The game employs ray-traced global illumination (RTGI) and offers path tracing options, though the differences may be subtle. As an Nvidia-sponsored title, it is optimized for Nvidia's DLSS 3 technology, with plans to introduce FSR support in a future update to benefit players using non-Nvidia GPUs.
GOG's Game Preservation Effort Will Include Delisted Titles
AppWizard
December 5, 2024

GOG’s Game Preservation Effort Will Include Delisted Titles

GOG has launched a "Good Old Games" preservation program featuring an initial selection of 100 titles, ensuring they are playable on modern PCs with the latest Windows versions and graphics drivers. The program includes ongoing support for bug fixes and a support service for players encountering issues. GOG will continue to support classic titles like Warcraft and Warcraft II, even after their removal from the store by Blizzard. The initiative aims to address the challenges of game preservation, including the complexities of digital ownership and securing rights from publishers. GOG employs open-source emulators for older DOS-based games and has undertaken quality assurance processes for the titles in the program. The company plans to expand the preservation program monthly and has invested in resolving persistent issues, such as a memory leak in Dragon Age: Origins.
Homeworld 3 ditches controversial Denuvo, the latest in a line of PC games to drop the DRM
AppWizard
October 30, 2024

Homeworld 3 ditches controversial Denuvo, the latest in a line of PC games to drop the DRM

Homeworld 3 has removed Denuvo DRM protection, which has been positively received by the gaming community. This change was noted by Neowin, highlighting a reduction in the game's executable file size from around 400MB due to the removal of Denuvo, and the absence of Denuvo on its Steam page. The game, developed by Blackbird Interactive and published by Gearbox, was released in May 2024 and received a mixed reception, especially regarding its storyline. The removal of Denuvo is part of a trend, as other games like Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Resident Evil Village, PayDay 3, Doom Eternal, and Dragon Age: The Veilguard have also eliminated Denuvo. This decision is often made after a game's initial sales phase to mitigate piracy risks. Homeworld 3's removal of Denuvo is seen as a strategic move to improve its reputation ahead of a significant update scheduled for November.
Frostpunk 2 May Break Steam Record Set by the First Part. Paid Early Access to Survival Strategy With Surprisingly Large Number of Players
AppWizard
September 20, 2024

Frostpunk 2 May Break Steam Record Set by the First Part. Paid Early Access to Survival Strategy With Surprisingly Large Number of Players

Frostpunk 2 officially launches today after a brief early access period for Deluxe edition preorders. It peaked at over 16,000 simultaneous players, significantly higher than its predecessor's typical peak of 3,000 to 6,000, although the first game had a peak of 29,000. Players have expressed mixed reactions, with some enjoying the new features while others report bugs and optimization issues. The game's difficulty has also been a point of contention, with many finding it steep. The Deluxe edition is priced at .49, and the standard version at .99, leading to debates about the game's value. Frostpunk 2 is available on PC and PC Game Pass, with plans for future releases on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
Risk of Rain 2 creators comment on Gearbox's first DLC without them: 'It's great to see new content for the game, but it's hard to see growing pains of the new team in real time'
AppWizard
September 2, 2024

Risk of Rain 2 creators comment on Gearbox’s first DLC without them: ‘It’s great to see new content for the game, but it’s hard to see growing pains of the new team in real time’

Gearbox released Seekers of the Storm, the first DLC for Risk of Rain 2, which currently has a 21% positive rating on Steam. The backlash from the community is largely due to a regional pricing issue that doubled the DLC's cost in some markets, as well as significant performance issues and bugs affecting all players. Original developers Duncan Drummond and Jeffrey Hunt expressed empathy for both the fans and the Gearbox team, acknowledging the challenges faced by the developers. Gearbox is prioritizing the resolution of player concerns and has committed to fixing the identified bugs and performance issues in a developer diary dated August 30.
"Big props for this! Most annoying bug for YEARS": Minecraft Patch Fixes Irritating Issue, but Misses 1 Other Players Stop Complaining About
AppWizard
June 30, 2024

“Big props for this! Most annoying bug for YEARS”: Minecraft Patch Fixes Irritating Issue, but Misses 1 Other Players Stop Complaining About

The newest patch for Minecraft introduces updates that fix issues and improve gameplay. However, the patch blocks the Offline-LAN Multiplayer feature, limiting players' ability to play together. This may be a move by Mojang Studios to encourage players to invest in Minecraft Realms, a subscription-based service for playing online with others.
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